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Autograph Letter Signed by John Claiborne to General Daniel Ruggles, December 23, 1861

A one-page quarto autograph letter signed by John Claiborne, dated December 23, 1861, addressed to General Daniel Ruggles. Claiborne discusses a request for a staff appointment, referencing a letter from Judah P. Benjamin who declines to provide an appointment without a commanding officer's recommendation. The letter reflects the context of the American Civil War.

Associated People/Businesses

Claiborne, John
Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897
Benjamin, J. P. (Judah Philip), 1811-1884
Confederate States of America
Benjamin, Judah P.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Military correspondence
Jews--United States

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 28